Big, bad spenders
13 September 2012
The World Bank’s aid purchasing operations have influenced other huge organisations, the European Union among them. But they are outdated, inefficient and waste millions of pounds, says Tim Tucker
Welcome to a nightmare. Imagine going into your office tomorrow to find that you are obliged to follow a bizarre new set of rules. First, you are forbidden to negotiate with your suppliers in case you get too close to them. If a supplier wants to do business, they must do so in writing.
Neither can you trade with one supplier alone - you must find others to...